Nagoya: Choose Your City – Hidden Local Izakaya Tour in Gifu

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the hidden nightlife of southern Gifu with a local guide who takes you to two carefully selected izakayas in cities such as Gifu, Ogaki, Tajimi, or Kakamigahara. Unlike typical tourist areas, these are real neighborhood spots where locals gather to eat, drink, and unwind. At each stop, enjoy ¥1,500 worth of food and drinks included (¥3,000 total), so you can relax without worrying about ordering or costs. Your guide will tailor the experience to your preferences, help with menu translation, and introduce local dishes and drinks. This is not a standard bar crawl, but a flexible and authentic night out in places you would not find on your own, just a short trip from Nagoya.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: DeepExperience

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Choice of starting location (Gifu, Ogaki, Tajimi, or Kakamigahara)
Included: Assistance with ordering and menu translation
Included: Guided izakaya tour with a local English-speaking guide
Included: Insights into local food culture and everyday life
Included: Visits to 2 carefully selected local izakayas
Included: ¥1,500 worth of food and drinks at each stop (¥3,000 total)

Not included

Not included: Additional food and drinks beyond the included ¥3,000
Not included: Transportation to and from the meeting point

Itinerary

Gifu Prefecture

2 hours

Southern Gifu, within easy reach of Nagoya, offers a side of Japan largely untouched by international tourism, especially after dark. While many travelers pass through on their way to destinations like Takayama, few explore its local neighborhoods—making it ideal for an authentic nightlife experience. Across cities such as Gifu, Ogaki, Tajimi, and Kakamigahara, izakaya culture is part of everyday life, where locals gather over food and drinks. Unlike nightlife districts of major cities, the atmosphere here is intimate, unpretentious, and rooted in daily routines. Each area has its own character: Gifu’s lively streets, Ogaki’s calm castle town feel, Tajimi’s ceramic heritage, and Kakamigahara’s local environment. These places are hidden along side streets, filled with regular customers, and full of warmth. This tour invites you to step beyond typical tourist experiences and discover the real nightlife of Japan.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you select the Kakamigahara option, the meeting point is in front of FamilyMart Kakamigahara City Hall South. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Gifu option, the meeting point is in front of Gifu Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Tajimi option, the meeting point is in front of Tajimi Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Ogaki option, the meeting point is in front of Ogaki Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

End point

If you select the Kakamigahara option, the meeting point is in front of FamilyMart Kakamigahara City Hall South. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Gifu option, the meeting point is in front of Gifu Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Tajimi option, the meeting point is in front of Tajimi Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Ogaki option, the meeting point is in front of Ogaki Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Kakamigahara Izakaya Night

Kakamigahara Izakaya Night: Discover hidden izakayas in Kakamigahara and enjoy a true local nightlife experience.

Starting point:

Family Mart, 1-chōme-2-1 Nakasumiyoshichō, Kakamigahara, Gifu 504-0907, Japan
Gifu Izakaya Night

Gifu Izakaya Night: Explore local izakayas in Gifu and enjoy authentic food and drinks with a guide.

Starting point:

Japan, 500-8856 Gifu, Hashimotochō, 1-chōme−10−３７岐阜中警察署駅前交番
Tajimi Izakaya Night

Tajimi Izakaya Night: Enjoy hidden izakayas in Tajimi with local food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Starting point:

Tajimi Police Station Ekimae Police Box, 1-chōme-１１５番地の２ Honmachi, Tajimi, Gifu 507-0033, Japan
Ogaki Izakaya Night

Ogaki Izakaya Night: Explore hidden izakayas in Ogaki with a local guide and enjoy authentic food and drinks.

Starting point:

Ogaki Police Station Ekimae Police Box, 1-chōme-151-4 Takayachō, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0901, Japan